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Ministry of Defence
SOUTHERN ARMY HONOURS THE CORONA WARRIORS
Pune: May 3, 2020
As the country got united in its fight to control the spread of COVID-19 pandemic by staying indoors due to Government enforced lockdown for the past 39 days, the Corona warriors were seen fighting a valiant battle for future of humanity with complete disregard to their personal safety. Lieutenant General CP Mohanty, General Officer Commanding in Chief Southern Command on behalf of all ranks the Southern Command, commend the courage, selfless sacrifice and dedication to duty of the Corona Warriors that has ensured that we win the fight against this contagion that is causing such devastation across the globe. Placing themselves at the Front line our Doctors, Nurses, Paramedical staff, Sanitisation workers, Police personnel and essential supply service employees worked round the clock with unshakable faith to ensure that the citizens of the country remain safe and their requirements are met in these testing times. It is because of their perseverance and hardwork that India has been able to relatively control the spread. As the country prepares itself to relax the restrictions, Southern Command thanks and felicitates all the Corona warriors to further inspire them to continue with these extraordinary efforts of saving human lives.
Statement by the Army Commander
“The Corona warriors are undertaking this challenging task of fighting COVID-19 and have demonstrated resolve and grit by which the country has been able to suppress the spread to a large extent. The enthusiasm shown by these brave men/women is unmatchable and surely deserves compliments from all the citizens of our country. We all members of the Southern Army, salute the valiant Corona Warriors for their selfless contribution to the Nation.”
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Army felicitated the agencies involved in the fight against COVID-19. Sanitation workers, Conservancy staff, Police, district administration, doctors and hospital staff and other front liners were appreciated on 3 May 2020 at multiple locations in Pune.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves proposed combination involving  acquisition of stake by Veolia Environnement S.A  in SUEZ , and  acquisition of stake in New Suez by Meridiam, Global Infrastructure Management, LLC, La Caisse des dépôts et consignations and CNP Assurances
The Competition Commission of India  approves proposed combination involving  acquisition of stake by Veolia Environnement S.A  in SUEZ , and  acquisition of stake in New Suez by Meridiam, Global Infrastructure Management, LLC, La Caisse des dépôts et consignations and CNP Assurances.
Veolia – Veolia is incorporated in France. Veolia operates through three business lines worldwide for  water management,  waste management, and  energy solutions and sources.
Suez - Suez is incorporated in France. Currently, Suez is deployed in three business segments worldwide:  Water,  Recycling and Recovery, and  Environmental Tech & Solutions.
Meridiam – Meridiam, incorporated in France is a global player, specializing in the development, financing and long-term management of infrastructure. Meridiam develops, finances, builds and manages various types of projects including, transport infrastructure , social infrastructure , public buildings , networks and public services 
GIP – GIP is incorporated in USA, is an independent infrastructure fund manager investing in the transportation, energy, waste and water sectors. GIP manages approximately USD billion in assets across all sectors and its portfolio companies generate combined annual revenues of USD billion dollars.
CDC - CDC is a French public establishment with a special legal status created by the law of 28 April 1816 and governed by Articles L. 518-2 and seq of the French Monetary and Financial Code. CDC carries out public interest missions in support of public policies conducted by the State and local authorities, focusing on economic, social and sustainable development. Through its subsidiaries, CDC also has activities that are open to competition and are grouped around four divisions:  environment and energy,  real estate,  capital investment, and  services.
CNP – CNP is incorporated in France and is 100% controlled by CDC. CNP is active in the insurance market in Europe and Latin America. As an insurance, coinsurance, and reinsurance provider, CNP designs innovative personal risk/protection and savings/retirement solutions.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Culture
Special Exhibition “Power, Patronage, and Piety – Celebrating Womanhood” will be inaugurated at National Museum, New Delhi on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022 on 8th March 2022
The exhibition will remain open for public till 8th April, 2022.
The National Museum, New Delhi is celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 and on the occasion a special Exhibition titled “Power, Patronage, and Piety – Celebrating Womanhood” is organised by the National Museum on Ground Floor of the Museum. The exhibition will be inaugurated at National Museum Auditorium on 8th March 2022 at 4.00 p.m.by Smt. Lily Pandeya, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India in the presence of Shri Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma, Director General, National Museum, New Delhi.
This exhibition focuses on examining the traditional notions of Power, Patronage, and Piety through the lens of feminity. The three constructs have often been associated with masculinity in the well-worn grooves of religious and historic discourses. Celebrating International Women’s Day, this exhibition presents transcultural notions of Indian art and history representing ‘the female voice’. Spanning across different religious and social representations, it focusses on the iconic representations of women in India through sculptures, manuscripts, miniatures, jewellery, tapestries, ritual objects and amulets, as bearers of a unique visual and material culture.
The feminine power is traced through the goddess cult and the female pantheon by examining texts and rituals, folk practices based on fertility rituals, and the manifestations of wisdom through divinities in Indic traditions. Patronage is explored via the literary texts and art commissioned by Queens and Princesses. The exhibition concludes with piety, both towards filial relations and religious discourses, through the feminine devotional practices. The objects collectively bring forth a historical narrative that has been part of an Indian consciousness for centuries. With almost a hundred objects on display, the exhibition highlights masterpieces from the collections of Pre-History, Archaeology, Manuscript, Anthropology, Decorative Art, Central Asian Antiquities, Pre-Columbian and Western Art, Painting, Numismatics, Epigraphy and Jewellery, and Arms and Armour.
Beginning with the famous Dancing Girl and Mother Goddess from the Indus Valley Civilization and proceeding onward to the Classical and Medieval goddess cults in Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions, the representation of Devi and Shakti is a common strand connecting such distinctive traditions. Royal power and patronage is represented by Medieval art, commissioned by the female members of regal courts and families. Representations of women are also visible in pre-modern folk practices through pattachitras, warli painting, and matani pachedi among others. Aspects of power, patronage, and piety from ancient to modern times are highlighted in the exhibition, presenting the fundamental and prominent role women have played throughout India’s millennia.
The exhibition will remain open for public till 8th April, 2022.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Funds utilised for schemes of M/DoNER
There are 243 projects which were sanctioned during last 10 years for the state of Assam under various schemes of the Ministry of DoNER, out of these 195 projects are ongoing and at different stages of implementation. In addition 51 projects of NEC are ongoing at different stages.
The amount of unutilized funds lying with state government against these ongoing project are to the tune of Rs.638.25 crore. The state government is in the process of utilizing this unspent amount.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in LokSabha today.
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Shri Bhupender Yadav takes charge as Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Shri Bhupender Yadav, has today assumed his charge as Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Speaking with the media on the occasion, the Minister thanked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving him an opportunity to work for the Government. Shri Yadav said he would make all efforts to deliver on the responsibilities given to him by the Prime Minister.
Shri Yadav before assuming charge, has planted a tree sapling at the premises of Environment Ministry in New Delhi today.
The Minister was welcomed by Shri Rameshwar Prasad Gupta, Secretary EF&CC along with other senior officials of the Ministry.
PIB Headquarters
DR. AMBEDKARMAHAPARINIRVAN DIWAS-PHOTO EXHIBITIONORGANISED BY ROB ATCGO TOWERS
A photo exhibition on Dr. Ambedkar has been organised today by Regional Outreach Bureau, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, at CGO Towers, Kavadiguda, on the occasion of Dr. Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Diwas.
Shri S.Venkateshwar, Director General, Press Information Bureau, Hyderabad, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, inaugurated the photo exhibition, and remembered his services to the nation on his 63rd death anniversary.
The photo exhibition show cases rare black and white photographs of Dr Ambedkar.
Shri P.Ratnakar,Dy Director,PIB, Dr Manas Krishnakant, Asst Director, and other officials of ROB also participated
Ministry of Culture
Culture Minister Sh. Prahlad Singh Patel discusses various issues under Cultural Exchange Programme with his Mongolian counterpart Ms.Chinbat Nomin
Reprinting of about 100 sets of sacred Mongolian Kanjur to be completed by Culture Ministry next year for distribution in the main centers of Buddhism in Mongolia: Culture Minister
A meeting of the Minister of State for Culture & Tourism  Shri Prahlad Singh Patel with the Mongolian Minister of Culture, Ms Chinbat Nomin was held today in virtual mode, to discuss various issues under Cultural Exchange Program between the two countries, and other areas of common interest.
It was reaffirmed that our strategic partnership, which was established during the historic visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Mongolia in May 2015, would continue to be sustained and strengthened.
Shri Prahlad Sigh Patel said that the Cultural Exchange Program  between India and Mongolia stands renewed until 2023, and that cooperation under specific areas would be discussed in detailed meetings between senior officers of the Culture Ministries of India and Mongolia.
It was also emphasized that India’s historical connect and convergence in Buddhism with Mongolia forms the basis of our deep, spiritual friendship.
Shri Patel thanked Ms.Nomin for the special prayers conducted by some of the leading monasteries in Ulaanbaatar for India during the pandemic. Ms. Nomin took the opportunity to express solidarity of Mongolia with India and Indian people in their fight against Covid pandemic.
The Indian Minister stated that to further consolidate our shared legacy, 10 dedicated ICCR scholarships for studying ‘Tibetan Buddhism’ have been allocated for Mongolians to study in specialized institutes of CIBS, Leh and CUTS, Varanasi, starting from 2020-2021.
Shri Patel reiterated India's commitment for digitization of Buddhist manuscripts in Gandan monastery and said India would consider Mongolia’s request for assistance in setting up a museum-cum-library there.He further stated that Ministry of Culture is likely to complete reprinting of about 100 sets of sacred Mongolian Kanjur  by next year for distribution in the main centers of Buddhism in Mongolia.
Shri Patel explained the steps taken by Govt of India to facilitate visa and travel of Buddhist monks from Mongolia within India.
Both sides expressed deep satisfaction at the strong cultural bonds and spiritual connection that has been developed between the two countries and reaffirmed their commitment to take forward the mutual cooperation as soon as the situation of COVID eases in the two countries.
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Ministry of Defence
IAF reviews op preparedness and deliberates on its Roadmap for the next decade
The IAF concluded its three day Air Force Commanders’ Conference  after a series of discussions and reviews on operational preparedness and strategies for countering security threats envisaged across the entire spectrum. They discussed the current situation and thereafter carried out a thorough review of the IAF’s transformation roadmap for the next decade
Chief of Defence Staff , General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Naval Staff , Admiral Karambir Singh and Chief of the Army Staff , General MM Naravane addressed the Conference and interacted with the Commanders as well as the Principal Staff Officers  at Air HQ on matters of jointness and integrated war fighting. The Chief of the Air Staff  reviewed the status and issues related to all Commands as well as branches at Air HQ.
In his closing address, the CAS articulated Vision 2030 laying down the milestones for transformation of IAF in the coming decade. He stated that it was important to recognize the nature of emerging threats in a rapidly changing world. He also emphasised on the need for rapid capacity building, increase in serviceability of all assets and dedicated work towards effective integration of new technologies in the shortest timeframes. He reiterated that the IAF’s long term goals for sustainable capability mandate the acquisition and employment of niche technologies and development of indigenous platforms and weapons. The Chief stated that since human resource was the most valuable asset of the IAF, recruitment, training and motivation strategies should keep pace with the changing times.
Ministry of Mines
Mineral Production Records 13.2 per cent Cumulative Growth
During April- February 2021-22
The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for the month of February, 2022  at 123.2, was 4.5% higher as compared to the level in the month of February, 2021. As per the provisional statistics of the Indian Bureau of Mines, the cumulative growth for the period April- February, 2021-22 over the corresponding period of the previous year has increased 13.2 per cent.
Production level of important minerals in February, 2022 were: Coal 795 lakh tonnes, Lignite 47 lakh tonnes, Natural gas  2515 million cu. m., Petroleum  23 lakh tonnes, Bauxite 2120 thousand tonnes, Chromite 373 thousand tonnes, Copper conc. 9 thousand tonnes , Gold 125 kg, Iron ore 227 lakh tonnes, Lead conc. 29 thousand tonnes, Manganese ore 293 thousand tonnes, Zinc conc. 143 thousand tonnes, Limestone 333 lakh tonnes, Phosphorite 108 thousand tonnes, Magnesite 10 thousand tonnes and Diamond 48 carat.
The production of important minerals showing positive growth during February, 2022 over February, 2021 include: Diamond , Lignite , Natural Gas  , Phosphorite , Zinc conc 8.7%), Bauxite , Coal , Iron Ore  and Magnesite . The production of other important minerals showing negative growth include: Limestone , Gold , Petroleum  , Lead conc , Manganese ore , Copper conc  and Chromite .
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
26th Conference of Central and State Organizations Information to the Press
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is organizing 26th Conference of Central and State Organizations  on 15-16th November, 2018 at hotel D’Polo Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. The conference will be inaugurated by Shri Vijay Goel, Hon’ble Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation on 15th November, 2018 in presence of Shri Kishan Kapoor, Hon’ble Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Government of Himachal Pradesh. Shri Anil K. Khachi, Additional Chief Secretary , Government of Himachal Pradesh, Shri D P Mondal, Director General, National Sample Surveys Office Shri Jyotirmoy Poddar, Director General , Central Statistics Office and Shri. T K Saha, Director General , Health and Family Welfare, Government of India will also be present on the occasion. The theme of this year’s Conference is “Quality Assurance in Official Statistics”. The conference is a major national forum for coordination between the central and State statistical agencies. A number of papers relating to theme by Central Ministries/Departments will be presented during the Conference. Officers from various Central/State/UT Governments, Directorate of Economics and Statistics are expected to participate in the Conference and they will share their experiences in this area.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India reports landmark achievement: Active Caseload drops to 3.63 Lakh after 146 days
Less than 30,000 Daily New Cases recorded
India’s total Active Caseload has significantly dropped to 3.63 lakh  today. This is the lowest after 146 days. The total active cases were 3,58,692 on 18th July, 2020.
The country has reported a trend of sustained decrease in the number of active cases. India’s present active caseload consists of just 3.71% of India’s Total Positive Cases.
37,528 cases recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours. This has led to a net decline of 8,544 from the total active caseload.
India has registered less than 30,000 daily new cases in the last 24 hours. The number of daily new cases in the last 24 hours is 29,398.
The total recovered cases are nearing 93 lakh . The gap between Recovered Cases and Active Cases, that is steadily increasing, has crossed 89L today and presently stands at 89,27,085.
The difference in the New Recoveries outnumbering New Cases has also improved the Recovery Rate to 94.84% today.
79.90% of the new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 10 States/UTs.
Karnataka has reported the maximum number of single day recoveries with 5,076 newly recovered cases. 5,068 people recovered in Maharashtra followed by 4,847 in Kerala.
The figure shows average daily recovered cases in the past one week. Maharashtra recorded maximum average daily recovered cases with 6,703 persons followed by Kerala and Delhi with 5,173 and 4,362 recovered cases, respectively.
72.39% of the new cases are concentrated in 10 States and UTs.
Kerala reported the highest daily new cases at 4,470. It is followed by Maharashtra with 3,824 new cases.
414 case fatalities have been reported in the past 24 hours.
Ten States/UTs account for 79.95% of new deaths.
Maharashtra saw the maximum casualties . Delhi and West Bengal follow with 61 and 49 daily deaths, respectively.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Nav Samvatsar
(The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Nav Samvatsar. He wished that Vikram Samvat 2079 bring new enthusiasm and new zeal in everyone's life.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"आप सभी को नव संवत्सर की शुभकामनाएं। विक्रम संवत 2079 सबके जीवन में नया उत्साह और नई उमंग लेकर आए।"DS/ST
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari to chair National Conference on “Investment Opportunities in Highways, Transport and Logistics” in Mumbai tomorrow
Union Ministerfor Road Transport and HighwaysShri Nitin Gadkari will chair National Conferenceon “Investment Opportunities in Highways, Transport and Logistics”in Mumbai tomorrow ,17th December 2021.
The conference aims to emphasize on the importance of collaboration between various Central and State Government Ministries, it’s agencies and the private sector to provide an impetus to India’s logistics sector and is in-line with the vision of Prime Minister, through the PM Gati Shakti – National Master Plan. In this regard, the Ministry of Road Transport and highways plans to prioritize the investment opportunities in highways, transport and logistics focusing on three central themes, namely, BharatmalaPariyojana, Asset Monetization, and Vehicle Scrapping Policy. BharatmalaPariyojana is the umbrella flagship program for national highway development with focus on improving efficiency of freight and passenger movement along with development of allied infrastructure projects like Multi Modal Logistics Parks, Intermodal Stations, Ropeways, Optical fibre cable infrastructure. Through discussions on Asset Monetization, Government plans to monetize assets worth Rs. 6 lakh crores by FY25. Investor interactions on Vehicle Scrapping Policy isaimed at attracting investments to set up Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities  and Automated Testing Stations  which will help create a robust eco-system for phasing out of unfit and polluting vehicles. The conferencealso plans to highlightseveral marquee projects undertaken by theMinistry of Road Transport and Highways, namely, Zoji-la tunnel, Multi-Modal Logistics Parks among others.
The conference will see participation from potential investors, industry experts, and concerned central and state government ministries. All applicable covid protocols have been adhered to while organizing this conference.
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
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ACC Appointments
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet  has approved the following appointments:
- Ms. Amita Prasad, IAS , Director General, National Productivity Council, Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry as Chairperson, Inland Waterways Authority of India, Ministry of Shipping in the rank and pay of Secretary by temporarily upgrading the post.
- Shri Arun Kumar Jha, IES , presently in the Cadre, as Director General, National Productivity Council, Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce &Industry in the rank and pay of Additional Secretary vice Ms. Amita Prasad, IAS  on her appointment as Chairperson, Inland Waterways Authority of India.
- Ms. Jyoti Arora, IAS , presently in the Cadre, as Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology by temporarily upgrading the vacant post of Joint Secretary & Financial Advisor.
- Shri Rajesh Verma, IAS , presently in the Cadre, as Additional Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare against existing vacancy.
- Shri Indevar Pandey, IAS , presently in the Cadre, as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region by temporarily upgrading a vacant post of Joint Secretary.
- Shri Bharat Lal, IFoS , Additional Secretary to the President as Additional Secretary, Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti by temporarily upgrading a vacant post of Joint Secretary.
- Shri Shashank Priya, IRS:C&CE , presently in the Cadre, as Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Commerce & Industry against existing vacancy.